Accounting and Financial Reporting Supervisor

RSM; Reading; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in the UK is seeking an Accounting and Financial Reporting Supervisor to oversee management accounts and VAT returns while supervising assistants and managing client relationships. The ideal candidate should be part or fully qualified ACCA/ACA, with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience. This role offers a hybrid working model and a comprehensive benefits package including study support, flexible holiday options, and wellness programs.

Benefits

ACCA / ACA Study Support

Hybrid and Flexible working

26 Days Holiday

Lifestyle and Wellbeing benefits

Access to 300+ courses on demand

Qualifications

• Experience managing client portfolios effectively.
• Proficient in technology and accounting systems.
• Collaborative mindset to develop junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Oversee management accounts and VAT returns for clients.
• Supervise assistants on bank reconciliations and ledgers.
• Cultivate strong client relationships for quality service.

Skills

Client relationship management

Management accounts preparation

VAT returns preparation

Problem-solving

Education

Part or fully qualified ACCA / ACA

Minimum 5 years QBE

Tools

MS Excel

Accounting packages

Job description

Accounting and Financial Reporting SupervisorWe are searching for an experienced Accounting and Financial Reporting Supervisor

Make an Impact at RSM UK

At RSM, our consulting team brings together diverse advisory experts to deliver our six core solutions : business transformation, forensic, deal services, restructuring, finance function support, and risk and governance.

Our solutions are designed to address the unique needs, challenges, and opportunities our clients face as they strive to achieve their aspirations and organisational goals. Whether it’s supporting global expansion, developing acquisition strategies, facilitating private equity investments, or collaborating with boards to manage risk and governance, our consulting experts work as one cohesive team. We prioritise simplicity, providing data-driven insights, value-added assurance, and high-quality execution to empower our clients in building sustainable, future-fit businesses.

We are looking for a Supervisor to join RSM’s Outsourcing team, within the Accounting and Financial Reporting department provide finance function and management accounting services. Our Newcastle and Reading teams work with a range of multinational clients, including technology and pharmaceutical sector, and currently have a vacancy for a high-quality accountant to fill a supervisor role. Those fully qualified may be considered for an Assistant Manager role within our Outsourcing team.

You’ll make an impact by :

• Taking responsibility for a client portfolio
• Timely and accurate preparation of management accounts and VAT returns
• Supervising of assistant on bank reconciliation and sales / purchase ledger activities including ensuring correct and timely posting of invoices to General Ledger and AP / AR subledgers and timely and accurate execution of payments to vendors and other creditors
• Working with clients to resolve issues within finance function or accounting records and systems, and ensuring timely delivery and addressing of all required tasks
• Managing client relationships, building trust, monitoring quality standards and ensuring delivery of an excellent level of client service and stakeholder management

What we are looking for :

We value diverse experiences and perspectives. Here’s what we’re looking for in our ideal candidate :

• Part or fully qualified ACCA / ACA or minimum 5 years QBE. Candidates fully qualified in ACCA / ACA will be considered for Assistant Manager level
• Proficient in the use of IT including MS Excel, Outlook, Teams and accounting packages, and aptitude for learning new systems
• On-going demonstration of highlighting potential business opportunities to the relevant Outsourcing Manager, and self-learning of RSM’s markets and core-client base.
• A collaborative approach to work and helping junior team members to develop professionally.
• Continuously reviewing internal team processes and proactively suggesting improvements to systems and encouraging better teamwork.

What we can offer you :

We recognise that our people are our most important assets. That’s why we offer a flexible reward and benefits package that will help you have fulfilling experience, both in and out of work.

• ACCA / ACA Study Support
• Hybrid and Flexible working
• 26 Days Holiday (with the option of purchasing additional days)
• Lifestyle, Health, and Wellbeing including financial wellbeing benefits such as financial tools, electric car scheme and access to a virtual GP.
• Access to a suite of 300+ courses on demand developed by our inhouse Talent Development team.